A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2911825 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2913222 epoch_slot_no: 18822 block_no: 2911689 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2111 time: 2019-07-30 06:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5700283fecb010e5fe3fb95732eea04563e2948905fbbb04c6e98a307c3764feBlock Operator
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